Tuesday, March 31, 2009

I was talking with a like minded cyclist/mechanic tonight and it reminded me about a component that I really like. Paul machines his Thumbies to use bar end shifters as thumbshifters. Using new Dura-Ace shifters you can have simple 9 or 10 speed shifters and the option of friction shifting if anything ever gets messed up while away from home. These are great for commuter bikes and other bikes that have flat (non drop) handlebars.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

It must be Spring. New bikes are popping up everywhere! Even though we still have snow all over the place, there are cargo bikes on order from Oregon being shipped here in a week and a half. A big shout of thanks to Joe Bike in Portland OR for bikes. Shipping these things is a challenge because they are larger then your average bike. Lots of pictures will be posted when I get these out of the box and built up.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

The Bicycle Coalition of Maine is putting on their Great Maine Bike Swap again this year. It will be held at the University of Maine's Student Recreation and Fitness Center in Orono on April 19 and at the University of Southern Maine's Sullivan Gym on the Portland Campus on April 26th. Lots of great bikes for sale, and vendors have a decent selection of parts available as well. So go and buy or sell a bike and help out BCM. Details at www.bikemaine.org

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Yah, it's 1:30am and I just took a peek at Urban Velo issue number 12. Its absolutely daily reading material for me. Ask your local shop if they have it available. If not you'll have to check it out online at www.urbanvelo.org

Monday, March 2, 2009

NEAT Bicycle Co. is a 10 minute drive from the center of North Windham. Hours are currently by appointment only due to the fact that I work another job to pay the bills. Please feel free to contact me for directions and to schedule a visit.

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Welcome to the NEAT Bicycle Company Blog

NEAT Bicycle Company is an alternative bicycle sales and frame building business in The Lakes Region of Maine. NorthEast Alternative Transportation was created with the intention of providing a source for sustainable transportation solutions for people living in Southern Maine and beyond. I strive to stock and create functional, fun and practical bicycles for people seeking alternative forms of transportation. Bikes are for more then recreation! They are part of the solution to climate change, reducing our carbon footprint, dependance on fossil fuels, celebrating a healthy lifestyle and fighting obesity. With bicycles, being part of the solution can be fun!